Hand-Painted Tahitian Kumuhei Pareo – Red Hibiscus & Tiare

Tahitian Kumuhei pareo: Red hibiscus and tiare flowers on a blue background.

This hand-painted Polynesian pareo is called Kumuhei (in Marquesan), a Polynesian name for a piece that is Polynesian through and through. The red hibiscus, the national flower of French Polynesia, stands out against the blue background with an immediate presence. The tiare flower completes the composition with its white petals, a symbol of Tahitian hospitality and purity. Together, they form a balanced composition that is lively without being overloaded.

A Tahitian pareo made in Moorea.

This Tahitian pareo is hand-painted by a local artisan in Moorea, French Polynesia. Each piece is unique, with slight variations from one to another, the signature of authentic craftsmanship, a far cry from industrial prints that are identical down to the millimeter. By purchasing this Polynesian pareo, you are directly supporting the craftsmanship of the islands.

How to wear the Kumuhei sarong?

The 180×110 cm size in lightweight cotton voile offers great freedom of wear. Tied at the bust, it becomes a Tahitian dress; tied at the hip, it transforms into a bohemian maxi skirt. Worn over the shoulders in the evening, it makes a light shawl, and tied at the side with a simple knot, it acts as a swimsuit cover-up. The blue background naturally goes with white, sand, or linen.

Features.

• Name: Kumuhei.
• Type: Tahitian sarong.
• Material: Cotton voile.
• Manufacturing: Hand-painted.
• Origin: Made in Moorea, French Polynesia.
• Style: Summer, Sea, Handcrafted.
• Patterns: Red Hibiscus / Tiare Flower.
• Dominant color: Blue.
• Size: 180 x 110 cm.

Please note.

• Colors may vary slightly depending on your screen settings.
• The cotton voile is transparent: we recommend wearing something underneath.
• As each sarong is hand-painted, slight variations may exist from one item to another.

Care

Machine wash at 30° maximum, gentle spin cycle, air dry. Do not hand wash.